Quite A Pump
This wonderful building is the High Level Pumping Station, with the 3rd largest capacity of the 18 pumping stations in Toronto. Toronto's water comes from Lake Ontario and the city goes uphill from the lake requiring the use of pumps to deliver the water to the higher elevations. This building was built in 1906 in Edwardian Classical style and it has heritage designation but is still totally functional and is the hub for controlling the transmission of tap water across the city. It was open to the public during our Doors Open event in May but somehow I never got around to posting any pics till now. More pics for the next few days.
It is hard to read it but there is a sign over the door and I am taking part in Signs, Signs. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.
27 comments:
A fine building indeed.
At first sight it could pass for a library or even a church...
This reminds me of the water tower and pumping station in Chicago, another city that gets it's water from one of the great lakes. I love the way these grand looking buildings housed all the equipment.
It's not often these days to have such an old building still being used for it's original purpose Pat, can't wait to see inside!
1906? It looks in beautiful shape from your photo. I just hope the powers-that-be are monitoring what is being dumped into Lake Ontario! :)
A grand looking, and important, place indeed!
I like its design!
Brings back memories of the parking lot at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. Back in the 50's and 60's It used to be a LOVER'S LANE. What can I say... you are only young once.
VP got here before I did. I love how they used to build such beautiful functional buildings. No one would do that nowadays...
It's a building that would blend in with the rest, and not look totally industrial. Just imagine how it would look were it built today!
Years ago they built classy stuff.
a pretty building.
looks well-maintained
When I first saw your photo I thought this was a university or church building rather than a pumping station.
Says so much about civic pride
ALOHA
ComfortSpiral
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I am a sucker for brick buildings.
My SIGNS, SIGNS
a stately structure
It is a beautiful building! I enjoyed reading the information about the use of pumps to deliver water.
Pretty building!
Pretty old building...but does look nice and in good condition.
We saw this during Doors OPen one year. One of the best places we visited. It's really fascinating and so beautiful inside. Can't wait to see your pictures.
Beautiful building!
It's quite a nice looking building!
I always enjoy an old brick building. It has pumped a long time! :)
Great building and so neat it is still being used as it was meant to be. I think those open building tours are great ideas.
Nice facade has ;)
An intriguing, impressive old building.
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